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Ignition Timing Inspection

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  1. Perform "Engine Tune-up Preparation". (See ENGINE TUNE-UP PREPARATION .)
    NOTE:
    • The ignition timing cannot be adjusted.
    • The M-MDS is required to verify the ignition timing.
  2. Verify that the ignition timing (M-MDS: SPARKADV) is within the specification using M-MDS function.

    Ignition timing 

    Approx. BTDC  15°

  3. Verify that ignition timing advances when the engine speed increases gradually.